Surpluses of raw milk and finished products are putting pressure on purchase prices. Some price stabilization is expected in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2026, reports analyst of the Milk Producers Association, Georgiy Kukhaleishvili. The average purchase price of extra grade milk as of December 9 was 16.00 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 1.05 UAH less compared to the previous month. The price range for this grade in farms varies from 15.60 to 16.30 UAH/kg excluding VAT. The lower price range decreased by 90 kopecks, and the upper one by 1.20 UAH. The higher grade on average costs 15.80 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 1.10 UAH lower compared to the previous month. Prices for higher grade milk range from 15.10 to 16.00 UAH/kg excluding VAT. The lower price range decreased by 1.40 UAH, and the upper one by 1.10 UAH. The average price for first grade milk was 15.30 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 1.20 UAH less compared to the previous month. The minimum price in farms was 15.00 UAH/kg. The maximum price was 15.50 UAH/kg.